Sox sign Conor Jackson to minor league contract

Former Rangers and Diamondbacks first baseman Conor Jackson has signed with the White Sox. (Getty Photo)

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Chicago White Sox added depth to their minor league outfield Saturday by signing Conor Jackson to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Charlotte.

Jackson, 29, was recently released by Texas. Jackson is a career .271 hitter who has played for Arizona, Oakland and Boston over seven major league seasons.

Jackson, however, hasn't regained a semblance of his production since suffering from a bout of Valley Fever in 2009 that caused him to lose nearly 35 pounds.

Jackson's best season was in 2008 when he batted .300 with 12 home runs and 75 RBI. He was a first-round pick of the Diamondbacks in 2003. Jackson also can play first base. He is a lifetime .283 hitter against left-handed pitchers.